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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.98, 712.42 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.98, 712.42 and 150.30 is: 225.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.98 : 712.42 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.98/712.42 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.98x = 712.42 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.98x = 107,073.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,073.54/474.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.43

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